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February at New Leaf includes Valentine themes & classes for kids and families

New Leaf Community Markets has several events in February including Valentine’s classes and workshops for kids and families. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). Preregistration is required at … Continue reading

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Annual crab feed Saturday at Saratoga’s Mountain Winery

The Mountain Winery in Saratoga is offering its popular annual all-you-can-eat crab feed on Saturay, January 28. The cost is $105 for adults, $55 for kids 3-11, and free for kids under 3. Advance online ticket purchase is required. Parking … Continue reading

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Inauguration day Planned Parenthood benefits in Santa Cruz

To coincide with Inauguration Day, today and tomorrow Friday and Saturday Jan. 20 and 21, companies across California including ones in Santa Cruz are showing their support for Planned Parenthood by donating sales proceeds and making other contributions to the … Continue reading

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Two Santa Cruz food popups on Friday, Jan 6

Santa Cruz’s popup food scene is deliciously thriving; here are two events occurring this Friday, Jan. 6. HANLOH will be at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing from 6:45-10 p.m. The menu for “Ultimate Thai Beer Snack” will include Moo bing (charcoal … Continue reading

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San Francisco & Napa restaurant highlights for New Year’s Eve 2016

It’s almost New Year’s Eve 2016-2017! If you’re planning to dine in San Francisco or Napa, here are a few restaurant highlights for New Year’s Eve and a couple for New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve: San Francisco Top of … Continue reading

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Last minute foodie holiday gifts in Santa Cruz

Haven’t finished your holiday shopping and have some foodies on your list? Want to shop local? There are lots of choices in the Santa Cruz area including some discounts; here are some highlights including a gift fair tomorrow that has … Continue reading

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Christmas 2016 at Whole Foods Market on the Central Coast

Whether you need to shop for a holiday feast or check some folks off your gift list, Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey have lots to choose from—including the always-dependable gift card idea (ones for the … Continue reading

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Midtown Café & Burn Hot Sauce partner for Standing Rock benefit pop-up

  Stand with Standing Rock: A Pop-Up Fundraiser, from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16 at Santa Cruz’s Midtown Café, will feature creations from Burn Hot Sauce, Assembly and Outstanding in the Field.   Amanda Pargh of Burn Hot Sauce, … Continue reading

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December classes at New Leaf Community Markets include gingerbread houses for kids and free health lectures

New Leaf Community Markets has a few lectures and classes this month. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). Preregistration is required at newleaf.com/events.   If you want to … Continue reading

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Ty’s Eatery returns to Santa Cruz for benefit dinner at Food Lounge

Ty Pearce, owner and chef of Ty’s Eatery, had a loyal following for his popup brunches and dinners at the Food Lounge before relocating to the East Bay earlier this year. So people are thrilled that he’s returning for one … Continue reading

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